Upcoming Elections and Board Seat Vacancies

Four Officer positions open – one- year term
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Three Board positions open – three -year term
Interested candidates should contact any current Board member
or come to the next Board Meeting July 3rd 9AM
Board Elections are held at the Annual Cinosam Club Meeting in August

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Board Meeting – Saturday June 5

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  1. Roll call of board members  – confirm quorum
  • Presidents: Tim Vescio
  • Vice President: Mark McDonald
  • Secretary Heather Thompson
  • Treasurer: Liz Becher
  • John Klauck  
  • Kathy Becker  
  • Marc Kmecik   
  • Tom Froyum  
  • Ed Koehler
  • Kelly Spratt
  • Mary Jo Ohlin
  • Tricia Kane
  1. Board Meeting approvals – reading and approval
    1. May 1 Board Meeting minutes
  1. Treasurer’s report – reading and approval
    1. 2021 Budget YTD
  • New Business/Announcements
  • Upcoming Board Member seat vacancies  
    • Kathy, Tim and John’s terms expire this year
    • Four Officer Positions

Kathy Becker, John Klauck and Blair McKibbon have declared their intent to run for the vacant Board seats

  • Celebration Committee
    • 4th of July
    • 100 Year Anniversary
  • Clean up/dumpster
  1. Committee reports
    1. Boat Committee
  • Parks/Maintenance
  1. Old Business
  • Next Meeting July 3rd, 2021
  1. Adjournment
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Agenda for Saturday May 1, 2021 Board Meeting

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll call of board members
    Presidents: Tim Vescio
    Vice President: Mark McDonald
    Secretary Heather Thompson
    Treasurer: Liz Becher
    John Klauck  
    Kathy Becker  
    Marc Kmecik   
    Tom Froyum  
    Ed Koehler
    Kelly Spratt
    Mary Jo Ohlin
    Tricia Kane
  3. Board Meeting approvals
     September 5, 2020 Board Meeting minutes – reading and approval
     March, 2021 Approval of Additional Docks – Electronic Board Meeting
    minutes – reading and approval
  4. Treasurer’s report – reading and approval
     2021 Budget YTD
  5. New Business/Announcements
     Upcoming Board Member seat vacancies
    o Kathy, Tim and John’s terms expire this year.
    o We currently do not have nine (9) additional Directors
    o Governing Bylaws excerpt:
    ARTICLE III BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ELECTION; LIMITATIONS
    Section 1  The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice President,
    Secretary, Treasurer, and nine (9) additional Directors.  The offices of the Secretary
    and the Treasurer may be held by the same person if the Club so elects. All officers
    are Directors.
    Section 2  The officers and Directors shall be elected by secret (paper) ballot at the
    annual meeting. Public solicitation of candidates shall be posted by the first Sunday
    in June.

 Cinosam Club website
 Confirmation of Annual Nonprofit filing with State/Crow Wing County
 100 Year Anniversary!!!!!
 Fun Run on the 4 th of July, 2021 – Misty
o Proposing perhaps a 5 or 10K run, entry fees to go to Cinosam Club; open
to family and friends of Cinosam.

  1. Committee reports
     Boat Committee
    o Boat Slip Waiting List

 Parks/Maintenance
o Beach restoration project

  1. Old business
     Park Pavilion/structure – Tom Whitehead
  2. Next Meeting June 5th, 2021
  3. Adjournment
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Boat Slip Waiting List – 3/20/2021

1. Tom & Amy Schreier – 4/11/11
2. Jim & Kim Raboin – 5/07/12 (presently on Round Lake)
3. Deb & Kelly Spratt – 5/20/12 (presently on Round Lake)
4. Marc & Tammy Kmecik – 4/01/13 (presently on Round Lake)
5. Steve & Tara Bredeson – 5/23/13 (presently on Round Lake)
6. Tom & Mary Jo Ohlin – 7/13/13 (presently on Round Lake)
7. Tim & Liz Becher – 8/20/13 (presently on Round Lake)
8. Phillip Johnson – 9/11/13
9. Abraham Solseth – 9/23/13
10. Bernard Johnson – 10/15/13
11. Jason McKitterick – 5/27/14
12. Vicky & Mike Petersen – 7/6/14
13. Jeff McDonald – 8/31/14
14. Marcia Vonderharr – 10/05/14
15. Heather Caulley – 5/03/15
16. Paula Johnson – 8/15/15
17. Rachel Cox – 6/27/16
18. Tom & Kelly Knutson – 7/25/16
19. Dave Roeller – 8/26/16
20. Wes Seelen – 5/30/18
21. Jarrett Leas – 6/01/18
22. Tanya Digiovanni – 5/04/19
23. Eric Colmark – 6/05/19
24. Janet Banick – 6/18/19
25. Jim & Kathy Thomson – 1/01/20
26. Kent & Deone Ottum – 5/01/20
27. Kelsey & Chris Peterson – 5/19/20
28. Scott & Carla Stall – 7/24/20
29. Gladys Konrad – 8/04/20
30. Tyler Elness – 8/24/20
31. Kelly McClintock – 8/29/20
32. Blair & Shae McKibbon – 11/30/20
33. Heidi Streit – 1/27/21

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May 2021 Board Meeting

The next meeting will be held Saturday, May 1st at 9:00 AM in the park.

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Board Minutes 05-02-2020

Board Minutes 05/02/2020

Cinosam Club Approved Minutes May 2nd, 2020

Meeting called to order at approximately 9:08 by Co-President Tom Whitehead, later joined by Tim Vescio.

Attended by Board Members:  Heather Caulley, Liz Becher, John Klauck, Verna Thompson, Marc Kmecik, Ed Koehler, Kelly Spratt, Jenna Riley, Mark McDonald.

Board Members not in Attendance: Kathy Becker and Tom Froyum.

It was noted that a quorum was present.

 Minutes

The September 7th, 2019 Board meeting draft minutes were presented.

It was noted there were no minutes recorded for the October 12th, 2019 Board meeting. No Board action took place. A quorum was not present.

The April 11th, 2020 Board meeting draft minutes were presented.

Motion to approve both sets of minutes, without revisions, was made by Kelly Spratt; motion seconded by Tom Whitehead. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report

Liz Becher presented the final 2019 budget

2019 Operating Budget – FINAL

Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019

Actual to Budget thru December 31, 2019

Revenue YTD                                                              Actual Budget

General Membership (165)                                  $12,300 $16,500

Boat Slips                                                                 $16,000 $16,000

Canoe/Kayak                                                                 $300 $500

Other (boat app 22)                                                 $2,300 $400

TOTAL REVENUE                                                    $30,900 $33,400

Expenses by Major Category; YTD                         Actual Budget

  • Real Estate Taxes; $11,220 $11,220
  • MN Power; $344.06 $400
  • Dock Material/Dock Preservation $1,213.24 $2,500
  • Lot(s) Preservation; $0 $4,000
  • Park Maintenance/Upgrades; $2,482.12 $6,000
  • Postage/Post Office Fee; $572.98 $175
  • Seasonal Dock/Lift; $4,903 $4500
  • Cinosam Celebrations; $32.46 $400
  • Association Dues; $100 $150
  • Liability Insurance; $2,161 $2,150
  • Bank Fees; $82.46 $150

TOTAL EXPENSES                                           $23,111.32 $31,645

Assets

Checking Balance as of 12.31.2019 $ 53,728.10

Donations $ 100 (for park flowers)

BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS                                           Actual YTD Budget

General Membership                                                                   123          165 @ $100

Paid Boat Slip Members                                                                 32            32 @ $500

Paid Canoe Slip                                                                                  6            10 @ $50

Paid Boat Slip App                                                                           22            22 @ $100

Motion to approve the Final 2019 Operating Budget, as presented, was made by Kelly Spratt; motion seconded by Ed Koehler. Motion carried.

Liz Becher presented the 2020 Budget YTD

2020 Operating Budget

Fiscal Year January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020

Actual to Budget thru 5.1.2020

Revenue YTD                                                                   Actual  Budget

General Membership (125)                                        $10,800 $12,500

Boat Slips                                                                       $15,500 $16,000

Canoe/Kayak                                                                      $200 $400

Other (Boat app)                                                               $100 $100

TOTAL REVENUE                                                         $26,600 $29,000

Expenses by Major Category; YTD                           Actual   Budget

  • Real Estate Taxes; $13,960 $14,150
  • MN Power; $157.43 $400
  • Dock Material/Dock Preservation $0 $2,500
  • Lot(s) Preservation; $0  $4,000
  • Park Maintenance/Upgrades; $1,000 $6,000
  • Postage/Post Office Fee; $139.78 $500
  • Seasonal Dock/Lift; $0   $4500
  • Association Dues; $50 $100
  • Liability Insurance; $0 $2,150
  • Bank Fees; $14 $150

TOTAL EXPENSES                                                  $15,321.21      $34,430

Assets

Checking Balance as of 5.1.2020 $ 58,656.89

Donations $ 0

BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS                                      Actual YTD Budget

General Membership                                                             108           125 @ $100

Paid Boat Slip Members                                                       32 15           32 @ $500

Paid Canoe Slip 4 8 @ $50

Boat Slip App 1 1 @ $100

YTD Financial Notes:

– Rainbow play system $1,000 deposit made. Full balance paid upon delivery.

It was noted there was an error in the report regarding the actual number of Paid Boat Slip Members; it should read 32 instead of 15.  Motion to approve the 2020 Operating Budget, with the correction, was made by Kelly Spratt; motion seconded by Ed Koehler. Motion carried.

 Committee reports

Boat committee

Ginny Wendt presented the history of how the Boat Slip Waiting List had not been updated for some time. With the approval of the new Boat and Dock Regulations, and reconciliation with the approved requirements, the number of members on the list went down from 42 to 30. Additionally, one member gave up their boat slip on Gull and one member moved from Round to that slip. That leaves one slip open on Round. Presented for voting action is how to address the names of members that have rented out their property and have continued to remain on the Boat Slip Waiting List.  Up for consideration is whether the landlord should be kept at their present position on the list or their position moved down to the date they were no longer renting. After some discussion, a motion to uphold the Boat Rules approved by the majority membership was made by Kelly Spratt; motion seconded by Ed Koehler. Motion carried.

Based on the voting action, the 2020 Boat Slip Waiting List will be revised by moving the affected members down on the Boat Slip Waiting List to the date they were no longer renting. Once finalized, the list will be posted in the Park and on the Cinosam website. A copy will also be sent to all board members.

It was noted that Trevor will get the Boat slips out within the next few weeks, depending on the wind. Temporary stakes were put in-ground, to serve as markers for dock placement; a more permanent solution may be needed.

Parks

Discussion that it is difficult to find the Club docks from the lake when dark; a decision was made to put solar lights on the swim buoys.

New playground equipment is being installed May 6. A load of sand will be needed after the installation. A consensus opinion supported the use of Pequot Sand & Gravel for this. The existing playground equipment will be torn down, parted out and burned.

Matching picnic tables are not available at Costco but similar models are. The Club has 6 and approved the purchase of 4 more.

The board agreed on the satellite toilet rental, on an annual basis, from May – October. It will be placed in the area that was built for it. Regarding the noise from the door slamming, sound deadening material will be added and Jenna will make a sign to post, reminding the users to close the door gently.

New Business

The group discussed how temporary rentals, e.g., Air BnBs/VRBOs are impacting Cinosam. Renters can use the park if the landlord is current on their dues.

It was noted there are different rules in Crow Wing County for short term rentals versus long term rentals.

It was suggested to invite Count Commissioner, Bill Brekken, to a future meeting to discuss the rules. Other discussion related to this was tabled, pending this opportunity.

It was noted that there are a lot of new faces in the community; that everyone needs to understand the rules and a reminder that dogs must be on a leash.

A short discussion occurred regarding the current Bylaws

  • they are recommendations and not law
  • they are dated 2009 and are felt to still be current

Discussion regarding a possible Park Pavilion/structure was tabled until next month /when we can meet in person. Motion made by Ed Koehler; seconded by Liz Becher. Motion carried.

Non-profit status and annual filing

  • Mark McDonald shared that he files the document after the first of each year. A printed copy is retained. It was recommended to add a reminder for this filing as a standing agenda item at each May Board meeting.

Next meeting is June 6th, 2020 9am. Stay tuned whether it will be in-person or virtual.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn made by Ed Koehler; seconded by Verna Thompson. Meeting adjourned at 10:40.

Respectfully Submitted by Heather Caulley

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Board Meeting June 6th, 2020 9am in the Park

AGENDA FOR SATURDAY June 6th, 2020 BOARD MEETING

Call to order

Roll call of board members

 

May 2, 2020 Board meeting minutes – reading and approval

Treasurer’s report – reading and approval

  • 2020 Budget YTD

Committee reports

  1. Boat Committee
  2. Parks

Unfinished business

  • Satellite toilet placement

New Business

  1. Park Pavilion/structure
  2. July 4th
  3. Elections

Maintenance

 Adjournment

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Boat Slip Waiting List

CINOSAM CLUB BOAT SLIP WAITING LIST

(AS OF MAY 15, 2020)

  • 7/12/10             1.   Walter                                                  (presently on Round Lake) 9/07/10            2.   Tom & Barb Froyum                         (presently on Round Lake) 4/11/11              3.   Tom & Amy Schreier
  • 5/07/12            4.   Jim & Kim Raboin                             (presently on Round Lake)
  • 5/20/12            5.   Deb & Kelly Spratt                             (presently on Round Lake)  4/01/13            6.   Marc & Tammy Kmecik                    (presently on Round Lake)
  • 5/23/13            7.   Steve & Tara Bredeson                      (presently on Round Lake)
  • 7/13/13             8.  Tom & Mary Jo Ohlin
  • 8/20/13            9.  Tim & Liz Becher
  • 9/11/13           10.  Phillip Johnson
  • 9/23/13           11.  Abraham Solseth
  • 10/15/13         12.  Bernard (Boots) Johnson
  • 5/27/14           13.  Jason McKitterick
  • 7/06/14           14.  Vicky & Mike Peterson
  • 8/26/14           15.  Adam Kronstedt
  • 8/31/14           16.  Jeff McDonald
  • 10/05/14         17. Marcia Vonderharr
  • 5/03/15           18. Heather Caulley
  • 8/15/15           19.  Paula Johnson
  • 6/27/16           20.  Rachel Cox
  • 7/25/16           21.  Tom & Kelly Knutson
  • 8/26/16          22.  Dave Roeller
  • 1/01/18           23.  Johnson-Levings
  • 5/30/18           24.  Wes Seelen
  • 6/01/18           25.  Jarrett Leas
  • 5/04/19           26.  Tanya Digiovanni
  • 6/05/19           27.  Eric Colmark
  • 6/18/19           28.  Janet Banick
  • 01/01/20         29.  Jim & Kathy Thomson

** A completed and approved Cinosam Club Boat Slip Wait List Application form is required before a name can be added to the list.  A $100 deposit must accompany the application form.  If the application is denied the deposit will be returned.

Boat Slip Waiting List Application forms are available in the Gull Lake Park display box and online.

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Boat Slip Waiting List Application Form

     Cinosam Club Boat Slip Wait List Application Form

Name_______________________Spouse_________________

Cinosam address_____________________________________

Home address _______________________________________

Phone  (1)_________________________(2) _______________

Email (1)__________________________(2)__________________

Purchase date of Cinosam property________________________

Do you rent or lease your property to or from others___________

A copy of your Crow Wing County tax statement or other document showing property ownership must accompany this application.  Failure to comply with this request may delay the addition of your name to the Boat Slip Waiting List.  * A $100 deposit must accompany this application form.  If the application is denied the deposit will be returned.

Signature___________________________________

Date_______________________________________

Please return this form to:

Cinosam Club/Boat Committee

Attn: Ginny

PO Box 2851

Baxter, MN 56425                              form revised 5/15/20   (gw)

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Board Meeting 04-11-2020

Board Minutes 04-11-2020

Cinosam Club Approved Minutes April 4th, 2020

Meeting called to order at approximately 10:10AM by Co-President Tim Vescio, later joined by Tom Whitehead.

Attended by Board Members:  Heather Caulley, Liz Becher, John Klauck, Verna Thompson, Marc Kmecik, Ed Koehler, Kelly Spratt, Tom Froyum.

Board Members not in Attendance: Kathy Becker Mark McDonald, Jenna Riley.

It was noted that a quorum was present.

 

A meeting was requested to give the Board an update on the Rainbow playground equipment. Given the stay-at-home orders, the meeting was held virtually.

 

The meeting opened with a discussion to allow the meetings to continue to be held virtually until May 4th. Heather amended the motion to allow for virtual meetings until the stay-at-home order is lifted. Amended motion seconded by John Klauck. Motion carried.

 

Heather will put a notice stating as such, on the Cinosam website and Facebook page.

 

Since this virtual meeting was hosted on a Board member’s business account, a motion was made by Mark Kmecik for Liz to purchase a Zoom subscription for $14.99/month to become the Host of the virtual meetings. Liz seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

Liz Becher shared that she had received a bid for $10,600 that included product, delivery and installation. It was noted that the Board had previously approved $6000 tot $7000 for this project. Discussion included allowing someone else to volunteer to do the installation, but it may impact any product warranty/guarantee. Liz noted that there is over $73,000 in the account, that the previous equipment had lasted 20-25 years, and we should get at least that amount of time out of the new equipment.

 

It was noted that some site prep work may need to be done and the old set taken down and possibly relocated to Round Lake park. Liz will get a date and coordinate the prep work with Boots, and she will send an e-mail out to the group for volunteers to assist.

 

Motion made by Tom Froyum to increase the budget to cover the expense. Motion seconded by Verna Thompson. Motion carried.

 

Next meeting scheduled for May 2nd.

 

Motion made by Tom Whitehead to adjourn and seconded by Verna Thompson.

 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:40AM.

Respectfully Submitted by Heather Caulley

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